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Silver Sneakers Circuit

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch

Age Group:

Adults
Registration will close on December 11, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our free fitness classes sponsored by PCPLS, Valpo YMCA, and Porter County Health Department! Open to ages 14 and up, with kids 10-13 welcome if an adult joins them.

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Winter WonderFest

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Portage Branch

Age Group:

All Ages
Library Branch: Portage Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join us for Winter WonderFest at the Portage Branch, where you can enjoy winter crafts, games, and tasty refreshments! Don't miss this special chance to meet Santa!

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Silver Sneakers Classic/Stability

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch

Age Group:

Adults
Registration will close on December 17, 2025 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our free fitness classes sponsored by PCPLS, Valpo YMCA, and Porter County Health Department! Open to ages 14 and up, with kids 10-13 welcome if an adult joins them.

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Donuts with the Library Director

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch

Age Group:

All Ages
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join our director to discuss all things PCPLS! Share your thoughts, questions and new ideas. Your feedback is vital for enhancing our services. We’re excited for an open dialogue with our patrons and appreciate your ongoing support!

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Donuts with the Library Director

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room at South Haven Branch

Age Group:

All Ages
Library Branch: South Haven Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join our director to discuss all things PCPLS! Share your thoughts, questions and new ideas. Your feedback is vital for enhancing our services. We’re excited for an open dialogue with our patrons and appreciate your ongoing support!

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Game Night

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Register
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 11, 2025 @ 5:00pm.
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your friends or your partners for an evening filled with games galore! It's a perfect date night or chance to make some new friends!

Light refreshments and games provided. Ages 16+

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Game Night

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Register
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 17, 2025 @ 5:00pm.
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movie & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

For Teens - Come play board and video games at the library! 

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Book Bingo

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Register
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 19, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Movie & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Preschoolers...want to play Bingo and win free books? Come join the fun and play Book Bingo!

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Book Bingo

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Register
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 22, 2025 @ 5:00pm.
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movie & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens...want to play Bingo and win free books? Come join the fun and play Book Bingo!

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Game Night

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movie & Entertainment
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled evening at the library with all your favorite board games! Bring the whole family and enjoy classics and new favorites in a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. 

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Book Bingo

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Movie & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all kids K-5...want to play Bingo and win free books? Come join the fun and play Book Bingo!

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Game Night: Puzzle Swap

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room A at Portage Branch
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movie & Entertainment
Event Details:

Bring your finished or unwanted puzzles and cozy up with something new! Pick up or exchange a puzzle with one of the many we have here! No registration required.

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Book Bingo

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Meeting Room B at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 16, 2025 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun evening  of Bingo. Win free books! Make new friends! Have a snack!

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Game Night

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 24, 2025 @ 5:00pm.
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movie & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

For Teens - Come play board and video games at the library! 

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Game Night

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on January 21, 2026 @ 5:00pm.
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movie & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

For Teens - Come play board and video games at the library! 


 


 

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Game Night

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 18, 2026 @ 5:00pm.
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movie & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

For Teens - Come play board and video games at the library! 


 


 

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Game Night

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on March 18, 2026 @ 5:00pm.
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movie & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

For Teens - Come play board and video games at the library! Snacks also provided.

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Game Night

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 22, 2026 @ 5:00pm.
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movie & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

For Teens - Come play board and video games at the library! Snacks also provided.